Close Resources

Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

Impacts

Contact Information

Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




Fiscal Year:
Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025


Success StoryBetter lifestyles changes brings more happiness to your life



Better lifestyles changes brings more happiness to your life

Author: Omar Miralles

Planning Unit: Jefferson County CES

Major Program: Accessing Nutritious Foods (general)

Outcome: Intermediate Outcome

After being told by their doctors that in order to control their weight and blood pressure they needed to change the amount of food consumed, a group of women belonging to a local Jefferson County Latino Church contacted the Nutrition Education Program Assistant with the Cooperative Extension Service. They were interested in starting a nutrition education group at a nearby apartment complex where they could meet frequently and they were excited to start the Healthy Choices for Every Body Program. As the program continued, they learned how to control the limits of fat and sugar consumed in order to curb weight gain, how to read nutrition labels and the importance of portion control in their daily diets. As the program continued, they kept improving their cooking skills, especially when preparing protein foods. They learned the correct cooking temperature and the different safety measures to avoid food contamination A few participants completed the program, demonstrating a 100% improvement in thawing food at room temperature less often. They continue to attend the program and bring their friends to join the class. After several classes, they were happy because they realized that many things had already changed; they had lost weight and felt encouraged to help their families accept those little lifestyles changes that brought more happiness to their lives!






Stories by Omar Miralles


Changing the Way and Creating New Oportunities

about 10 months ago by Omar Miralles

A group of refugees attending a Hispanic church group in Jefferson County, Kentucky were concerned a... Read More


A New Chapter in Participant lives

about 10 months ago by Omar Miralles

TheJefferson CountyExtension Service was contacted by a Local refugeecenterasking forcountyassistanc... Read More


Stories by Jefferson County CES


Fair Day Camp Sparks Creativity and Skill-Building in Jefferson County Youth

about 12 days ago by Kelly Smith

Many youth today have limited opportunities to explore hands-on, creative learning experiences outsi... Read More


Stitching Confidence—4-H Intermediate Sewing Day Camp

about 12 days ago by Chanda Hall

Number and Description of Participants / Target Audience:The Jefferson County 4-H program hosted a o... Read More